Day: August 11, 2025

Power Play in ADC: Jonathan courted; Atiku stalls entry

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ADC power play

…As factional wars threaten 2027 bid The African Democratic Congress, (ADC), is deep in high-stakes political manoeuvres ahead of the 2027 elections, holding behind-the-scenes talks with former President Goodluck Jonathan over a possible presidential run — even as internal crises and power tussles threaten to derail its ambitions. Senior party sources confirmed that Jonathan, who led Nigeria from 2010 to 2015 under the Peoples Democratic Party, (PDP), has met coalition leaders at least three times and given “encouraging” signals, ruling out a return to the PDP due to the influence…

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NNPCL again raises petrol price to ₦945; second hike in 4 days

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NNPCL raises

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited, (NNPCL), has again increased the pump price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) across its retail outlets nationwide, marking the second upward adjustment in just four days. According to reports, on Friday, it was revealed that NNPCL stations in Kubwa, Lugbe Expressway, Wuse Zone-4, and Wuse Zone-5 in Abuja now sell petrol at ₦945 per litre. The exact price was recorded in NNPCL outlets in parts of Nasarawa and Kogi states. Confirming the hike, the National Chairman of the Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria…

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New Constitution: Senate asks Anyaoku-led group to present position at public hearing

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Senate asks

The Senate has urged the Emeka Anyaoku-led ‘The Patriots’ to avail itself of the opportunity of the public hearing to be organised by the 10th National Assembly to air their views on their proposal for a brand new Constitution. Recall that a group of eminent Nigerians led by former Commonwealth Secretary-General, Chief Emeka Anyaoku, under the auspices of ‘The Patriots’ are demanding a new constitution for Nigeria. The Patriots contended that the 1999 constitution has limitations, adding that it has failed to address Nigeria’s challenges, necessitating their demand for a…

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Borno: Soldiers kill terrorist commander, rescue kidnapped victims

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Soldiers kill terrorist

Troops of the Nigerian Army have killed a terrorist commander identified as Amirul Fiya, also known as Abu Nazir, along with his foot soldiers. The terrorists were killed during a repelled attack in the Balge local government area of Borno State. According to a statement issued yesterday by the Acting Director, Army Public Relations, Lieutenant-Colonel Appolonia Anele, noted that an AK-47 rifle, unexploded ordnance, two rocket-propelled grenades, and other items were recovered during the operation. She said: “The Nigerian Army has recorded significant operational successes across the country, neutralising a…

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9mobile network changes name to T2

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9mobile network

Nigerian telecom operator 9mobile, formerly Etisalat, has changed its name to T2. The unveiling to a new brand identity was announced during a corporate event, tagged: ‘Tech Meets Tenacity‘, which was held at Eko Hotels and Suites in Lagos. The transformation also comes with a new orange colour scheme, replacing the company’s longtime green branding. The Chief Executive Officer, Obafemi Banigbe, said the move was aimed at redefining the company’s position in Nigeria’s telecom market and competing more strongly in the industry. The event was attended by key stakeholders, including…

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SERAP, Editors sue Niger Gov., NBC over Badeggi FM threats

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SERAP NGE

The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) and the Nigerian Guild of Editors (NGE) have filed a lawsuit against the Governor of Niger State, Umaru Bago, and the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC), seeking to halt the alleged intimidation of BadeggiFM Radio, Minna. The suit, filed at the Federal High Court in Lagos on behalf of SERAP and NGE by their lawyers Kolawole Oluwadare, Oluwakemi Agunbiade and Andrew Nwankwo, follows recent remarks by Governor Bago in which he threatened to revoke the station’s licence, seal its premises, demolish its building, and…

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Nigeria, 12 others selected for $93m US food aid scheme

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FILES US POLITICS AID MUSK

The United States government has listed Nigeria and 12 other nations among the beneficiaries of its $93 million emergency food assistance programme set aside to address worsening hunger and malnutrition. Speaking recently at a press briefing, the principal deputy spokesperson for the US State Department, Tommy Pigott, said the aid will also cover essential food commodities, targeted nutritional support, and emergency logistics. “Today marks the first 200 days of the Trump Administration, and with it 200 days of delivering results and real wins for the American people. Under the leadership…

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“Only coalition of parties can defeat Tinubu in 2027” – Fmr. Kano governor, Shekarau

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Fmr. Kano governor, Shekarau

Former governor of Kano state, Ibrahim Shekarau, has stated that only a coalition of political parties can unseat President Bola Tinubu in 2027. Speaking to newsmen at the weekend, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) chieftain urged opposition parties to work together to strengthen the political platform needed to achieve that goal. He said: “For the sake of clarity, I did not say the Coalition could not defeat Tinubu in 2027. What I said was that a coalition of ‘individuals’, rather than parties, could not”. Shekarau recalled his role in coalition…

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